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Opinion 90-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Military … leaves of absence to school district employees engaged in the performance of ordered military duty, during all or … until their return to civilian status. You ask whether, in view of the prohibition in article VIII, §1 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… for Aquarium of Niagara participation in the Niagara USA Discovery Pass. $1.7 million to the Scenic Hudson Land … Kosciuszko Bridge in NYC. $395,000 to Skanska Koch Inc. to rehab the Gowanus Expressway from 48th Street to Hugh Carey … and prime contractors. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… million to Health Research Inc and $8.8 million to Icahn School of Medicine for stem cell research. Office of the … Recreation and Historic Preservation $7.3 million for construction rehabilitation of the Upper Plaza at Roberto … of Transportation $152.9 million construction funding to NYC for the Belt Parkway Bridge over Mill Basin. $47.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… office approved 1,558 contracts valued at $4.44 billion and approved nearly 4 million payments worth more than $10.5 billion in February. His office also rejected 168 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.85 billion and nearly … his office approved 1558 contracts valued at $444 billion and approved nearly 4 million payments worth more than $105 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and … Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The commission needs to … of complaints received increased 16 percent to 2,316 in 2016, and grievances increased 69 percent to 2,932. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… Objective To determine whether the Public Service Commission (Commission) monitors utilities’ … across the State. Through its Department of Public Service (Department), the Commission works to ensure … to services to outlying areas, or enhance quality of service. These conditions are listed in Commission Orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… The state’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities’ Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office (DDSO) skirted state procurement laws for more than … the DDSO avoided obtaining approval from the Comptroller’s office for purchases in excess of $50,000 because they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of … them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the … and restrictions imposed during the pandemic. I urge the Office for the Aging to act on our recommendations. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… 18, 2015. Background The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… and Orleans/Niagara Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of money can sit unused or in unauthorized reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… credited the Department of Civil Service (Department) for all rebate revenue due under its contract with the … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare: Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfThe Academy for New York State's Local Officials
… the most relevant training on budgeting audits ethics and fraud protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academyCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection … CostSaving Ideas Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) and managed care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and whether improper payments were made to ineligible … To determine whether the Department of Health and managed care organizations have adequate processes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… DOH is responsible for ensuring nursing homes are in compliance with federal and state regulations designed to … York state. The agency assesses and certifies nursing home compliance through unannounced, on-site inspections, commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli Releases Profile of State's Economic Development Agency
… financial information for many of its 168 subsidiaries and limited public reporting on results of the economic … millions of dollars each year to spur economic development and job creation through ESDC programs,”DiNapoli said. “New … spending, including how funds are used for state and local economic development programs. DiNapoli’s office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-releases-profile-states-economic-development-agencyDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and many are … meet the moment by adopting comprehensive risk mitigation strategies and effective AI governance frameworks that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas … The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… clerk-treasurer of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County, was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison after pleading guilty to stealing $117,000 in public funds. Bailey was charged in March with grand … clerktreasurer of the nowdissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000